Joan Marie Taft Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Marie Taft (McMinnville, Oregon), born in Hawthorne, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 17, 2025 at the age of 70. Joan Marie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Marie Taft to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Joan Marie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She is survived by: her siblings, Bill McKindley, Linda Lee, Tom McKindley, Bob McKindley and Don McKindley; her children, Patrick Taft, Julie Dimick and Kelly Jones; her brothers, Kenneth McKindley and Michael McKindley; and her close friend Nancy Leven. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Donations may be made to Komen.org and Alz.org.
